Rusty Cichlid Tank Mates & Compatibility

Rusty Cichlid

Iodotropheus sprengerae

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TemperamentSemi-Aggressive (5/10)

Adult Size10.5 cm

Temperature24–28°C

Water TypeFreshwater Only

Swim ZoneMid-level, Bottom

StockingGroup of 4+

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Rusty Cichlid & Macaw Cichlid

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Hypsophrys nicaraguensis

Possible with Caution

Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveMacaw Cichlid: Aggressive

Rusty Cichlid & Madagascar Rainbowfish

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Bedotia madagascariensis

Possible with Caution

Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveMadagascar Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Maingano Mbuna

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Pseudotropheus cyaneorhabdos

Possible with Caution

Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveMaingano Mbuna: Aggressive

Rusty Cichlid & Maison Reef Peacock

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Aulonocara stuartgranti "Maison Reef"

Possible with Caution

Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveMaison Reef Peacock: Semi-Aggressive

Rusty Cichlid & Malawi Eyebiter

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Dimidiochromis compressiceps

Possible with Caution

Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveMalawi Eyebiter: Aggressive

Rusty Cichlid & Malawi Gar

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Lichnochromis acuticeps

Possible with Caution

Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveMalawi Gar: Semi-Aggressive

Rusty Cichlid & Malawi Hawk

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Aristochromis christyi

Possible with Caution

Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveMalawi Hawk: Aggressive

Rusty Cichlid & Malaya Shrimp

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Caridina sp. "Malaya"

Possible with Caution

Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveMalaya Shrimp: Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Malaysian Trumpet Snail (MTS)

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Melanoides tuberculata

Possible with Caution

Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveMalaysian Trumpet Snail (MTS): Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Mamberamo Rainbowfish

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Melanotaenia mamberamo

Rusty Cichlid & Marble Goby

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Oxyeleotris marmorata

Possible with Caution

Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveMarble Goby: Aggressive

Rusty Cichlid & Marbled Bichir

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Polypterus polli

Possible with Caution

Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveMarbled Bichir: Semi-Aggressive

Rusty Cichlid & Marbled Hatchetfish

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Carnegiella strigata

Rusty Cichlid & Marbled Whiptail

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Loricaria simillima

Rusty Cichlid & Marlier's Julie

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Julidochromis marlieri

Possible with Caution

Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveMarlier's Julie: Semi-Aggressive

Rusty Cichlid & Masked Julie (Julidochromis)

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Julidochromis transcriptus

Possible with Caution

Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveMasked Julie (Julidochromis): Semi-Aggressive

Rusty Cichlid & Mayan Cichlid

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Mayaheros urophthalmus

Possible with Caution

Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveMayan Cichlid: Aggressive

Rusty Cichlid & Mayland's Rainbowfish

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Melanotaenia maylandi

Possible with Caution

Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveMayland's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Mbu Puffer

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Tetraodon mbu

Possible with Caution

Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveMbu Puffer: Aggressive

Rusty Cichlid & Melon Barb

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Haludaria fasciata

Rusty Cichlid & Mexican Dwarf Crayfish (CPO)

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Cambarellus patzcuarensis

Possible with Caution

Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveMexican Dwarf Crayfish (CPO): Mostly Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Midas Cichlid

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Amphilophus citrinellus

Possible with Caution

Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveMidas Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Rusty Cichlid & Midnight Catfish

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Auchenipterichthys coracoideus

Rusty Cichlid & Milomo Hap (Super VC10)

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Placidochromis milomo

Possible with Caution

Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveMilomo Hap (Super VC10): Semi-Aggressive